Sekat BV | Sekat International BV

Sekat B.V. is a full service distributor in Curacao. Our overall strategy is simply that we believe in growing brands by focus on adding value instead of fighting for volume. We work among others for brands like Nutricia (DANONE Early Life Nutrition), NUK and BSN-Medical.

Outside Curacao, Sekat International B.V. provides distribution services in the region. As a regional distributor we offer access to all Caribbean and Latin markets. With our office centrally located in the region, Sekat can effectively open and manage new markets without adding complexity or financial risks for our principals. We aim to be the gateway to the Caribbean / Latin America.

Products & Services Offered

Growing brands and add true value by:
1. Managing distribution of international brands in supermarkets, pharmacies and mini-markets.
2. Develop or locally adapt marketing , medical, sales plans to support these brands.
3. Effectively implement these plans in the best possible way.

Target group & end users

Three target groups:
1. Strong international brands / companies who want to expand their business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2. Customers (Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Mini-markets etc) and Consumer in Curacao.
3. Distributors, Retailers in markets in Latin America and the Caribbean as sub-distributor of Sekat International.

Unique selling points

Sekat B.V. and Sekat International B.V. like to be the “HUB” for international companies to the Americas and the Caribbean without any financial risk. With an experienced team and many contacts in the region Sekat / Sekat International is focused on long-term brand building by adding value.

Reference / track record

Nutricia Export B.V. (part of Group DANONE). Sekat is distributing babyfood brands Nutrilon and Bambix in Curacao, while Sekat International is managing distribution in Aruba. Sekat International is also investigating for Nutricia to grow their business in other markets in the region.

Export experience

The General Manager – Maarten Deurloo – of Sekat / Sekat International has worked within DANONE among other as Export Manager Latin America / Caribbean for Nutricia Export. For more information please see https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartendeurloo

Profile of commercial contacts sought after

• International brands / companies who want to expand their business in Latin America / Caribbean.
• International companies should have brands / products, that truly differentiates from competition. This can be through unique product benefits or by adding value locally. For example with medical endorsement or brand activation.